Overview
TITO_MADONNA_DELLE_GRAZIE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Tito, Basilicata, Italy. It serves a population of 6,800 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
TITO_MADONNA_DELLE_GRAZIE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tito, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,800 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or other nearby rivers. This contributes to the protection of the regional aquatic ecosystem and downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Basento River, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The area is characterized by mountainous terrain and Mediterranean climate, with seasonal rainfall affecting river flows.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tito, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Basento River, eventually reaching the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 2,000-10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter.
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